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Home Exchange id# 0034
Beautiful Farmhouse, St Gevais

France

4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, Sleeps a maximum of

Breathtaking view onto Mont Blanc

We have lovingly restored this 1815 farmhouse, keeping old wood and adding everything else completely new. Large windows give way to an outdoor deck and very pretty views of chalets and, sheep, green mountains, glaciers..

.4 bedroom,2 baths, large living/dining area, American kitchen.

We also have a 2 BR/loft apartment that is available if our home isn't; that is part of the farmhouse,
sleeps eight, with it's own entry, patio and large balcony.

In addition to the world-class skiing resort, mountaineering and hiking, St.Gervais Spa, great cuisine,
we are close to Switzerland, and Italy; 6hrs. to Fr. Riviera.


FEATURES: Television; Computer; VCR; Balcony/Terrace/Deck; Community Pool; Fireplace; 
Auto Available; Handicapped Accessible; Golf; Tennis; Skiing; Dining and Shopping Nearby;
 Public Transportation Available; Galleries/Museums; 

NEAREST METROPOLITAN AREA: Geneve,Switzerland(60 km).

The house is free almost all year,except during Xmas vacation and the winter break(February).

 

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Home Exchange id# 0032

Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
45Credits

3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Southern California's Desert Living At It's Finest

Incredible Nick Pattel (renowned desert architect) custom-designed contemporary home in gated community of approximately 50 homes, on private tropical waterway, beautiful private pool in lush tropical garden, including jacuzzi with waterfall. Three separate zones of air conditioning and heating throughout home.

Grand Master Bedroom with view of lake, 400 square foot master bath area with jacuzzi tub, two person round shower with sky light to blue skies above, two sinks, two separate toilets (and bidets), two flat screen televisions. Master bedroom contains Duxiana bed , Egyptian cotton linens (linen closet stocked with assorted fine linens and extensive towels for indoor and outdoor use), flat screen T. V. with DVD player and VCR (with Replay TV and extensive DVD and Video film and television library) and overhead ceiling fan (in addition to air conditioning). Personal gym off of master bedroom, with access to private garden patio; state of the art treadmill, recumbent bike, free weights, roman chair, TV and VCR.

Second master suite, adjacent to Master bedroom, contains in suite bathroom and shower. Queen bed, Polo linens, T. V. , VCR and DVD Player. Access to shaded and private patio.

Additional guest bedroom with double bed, TV and VCR.

State of the art office, complete with Computer with high speed internet access, printer, fax machine, Panasonic phone system two lines intercom and paging. Large library of books overlooks custom designed built in work space. Convertible queen size sofa and private bathroom with shower and sink. Views to pool and garden.

Chef's kitchen complete with state of the art GE monogram appliances. Includes complete service for eight of Limoge china, Christofle silverware, Baccarat crystal, as well as normal daily china and cutlery. Kitchen outfitted with assorted cooking utensils and spices. Walk in pantry including temperature control wine closet. TV viewable from contemporary glass breakfast table, "floating" over the pool and affording vistas to the garden and mountains outside.

Adjacent to the Kitchen is a beautiful Dining area, sunken wet bar (with refrigerator and clear icemaker) and Great Room, looking out to the lake and fountain views beyond. Dining table comfortably seats eight to ten people. Great Room contains Sapporiti designed furniture , 50 inch TV, complete sound system in and out of the house, DVD, TIVO, VHS, 300 CD player filled with a myriad of musical selections for anyone's taste. A grand fireplace of stacked stone rises to the near 20 foot ceilings above.

Outside the Great Room unfolds a delicious patio view of the lake beyond. Round table seats 6, with love seat nearby. Enjoy an evening meal or just idle the hours away watching the ducks float by as the sun sets behind the breathtaking San Jacinto mountains.

Three car garage with electric door openers has access directly into the home.

General attributes of our home also include: Custom designed and hand loomed carpets, hand made wall coverings, extensive recessed lighting, electrically controlled window coverings throughout, keyless entry from almost every room via phone system, massive contemporary art and photography collection , including original works from Warhol, Hockney, Picasso, Hurrell, Avedon, Sherman, Mark Sijan, Bijan Bahar, amongst many; 24 hours guarded security gate.

This is truly Southern California's desert living at it's finest, nestled amongst 2-4 million dollar homes, and a stone's throw distance from "The Lodge Hotel", and fabulous restaurants, as well as golf courses and approximately 60 movie theatre screens.

Summary:

3 bedroom(s)
4 bathroom(s)
Single-family
Exceptional views
Computer
Garden
Internet
Private pool
Washer/Dryer
Fax
Fireplace
Security sytem
Patio
TV/Cable
Private tennis court
Stereo/HiFi
Balcony/Terrace/Deck

Our home is nestled in one of the most exclusive areas of Southern California's desert community. The neighborhood contains homes built within the last 7 years, and the landscaping throughout is impeccable. The tennis courts are a one minute walk from our home, within the gates of the community and are rarely used by anyone.

Outside the gated community are some of the Cochella Valley's finest country clubs; belonging to our private community gains you access to many. Wide streets and minimal traffic allow for easy and quick travels to and from the many local theaters, markets, restaurants and such. Within five minutes drive is the brand new River Complex, outfitted with a myriad of new dining experiences, fine stores, book store, and a state of the art 12 screen theater complex. Less than 10 minutes brings to you Palm Springs, fashionable El Paseo in Palm Desert and La Quinta and Indian Wells are nearby. A breathtaking and picturesque 45 minute drive into the mountains brings you to charming Idyllwild for a breath of fresh mountain air. Los Angeles and San Diego is an easy 2 hour+ ride away.

Country club, Excellent restaurants, Excellent shopping, Galleries/Museums
Theaters, Health club, Mountains, Lake, Golf
Tennis, Biking, Hiking

Restrictions:
No smoking at all inside the home. No pets. No infants.

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